The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1887-09-30

Sparrow killing clubs are being
established in Kent county. Who
will start the organization here?
There will be show case after show
case filled with the greatest variety
and richest designs of ladies fancy
work at the Elklon Fair October 4
to z.
Governor Lloyd issued a certificate
of admission 10 Bella McMullen of
this county into the Blind Asylum for
six years.
The M. E. Sunday school celebration
will be held in the grove at Sylmar,
next Saturday, Oct. /. The children
will meet at the church at 9 o'clock a.
m.
Bass fishing is reported good about
Conowingo and Bald Friar. The riv
or is higher than usual at this seas On
of the year, but the water is clear.
The rain on Tuesday and Wednes-
day last was serious detriment to Ok.
ford Fair, and we fear will tend to
greatly diminish the receipts.
The abnormal growths are COM
ing in. Taylor Former sends doub.
lie sweet.potato. Next. ANY kind Of
an apple is curiosity this year.
Send them in and have them noticed.
There will be wonderful display
Of plants flowers. fruits and vegetables
at the Elkton fair, October At.
Seventeen years and four months
and $4,000 fine is the sentence
passed on Kansas druggist for vic.
latipg the Prohibition laws of that
State.
A large and varied stock of neck wear at
E. r, Bufington's.
Typhoid fever seems to be quite
prevalent in Oxford, a number of
persons being reported down with
this dangerous disease.
Mr.. J. G. Thomas of the 9th dis.
trict, with his family, propose start
ing for Southern Alta California in
November.
Everybody goes to the Elkton Fair
because it is the best fair in this part
of the country and has the best track
and finest races.
For Fedora and other late style Hats
% to w. J. Ankrim's.
The iron ore pits of G. P. Whitaker
on Iron Hill are about to resume oper-
atoms again after many years of idle.
ness. One firm has contracted for 900
tons of ore, with the prospect of giving
large order.
Mr.. Thomas B. Miller and Miss Belle
Harlan, both of Cherry Hill, were
married in Philadelphia on Tuesday,
the 18th, inst. A reception was given
them on Wednesday evening at Mr.. s.
Miller's.
What is more beautiful or interest.
ing at a fair than a tournament? You
can see it at the Elkton Fair, so
don't miss the opportunity.
The Democrats last bit of wit is
that Torbert is promised the clerk
ship. if the Republican commission.
ers are elected. The defect in this
piece of political strategy is that no
body will believe it.
F. Everett Janvier of Wilmington
offers prize of pair Of fine shoes to
the lady who exhibits the best two
crust apple pie; and for the best five
ears of corn, a pair of mems fine shoes
The award to be made at the Elkton
Fair.
Frank jenkins has just finished
giving Sheppard's house fresh coat
of paint. Fine taste has been dis
played by the painter, which has
made Mr.. Sheppard's house the
handsomest cottage in town.
Call and see our ladies' fine shoes at w,
J. Ankrim's.
A saloon has recently been open
ed on Broadway New York, the floor
of which is laid with silver dollars
What other business except the IL
quor business can afford to pave its
Office floor with silver dollars?
A number of the congregation of the
Protestant Episcopal Church gave lis
pastor Rev. E. K. Miller pleasant
surprise donation party last week it be-
ing the twentieth anniversary OF his
marriage. Handsome presents In chi
na were left by the visitors.
Internal Revenue Commissioner
Miller says prohibition is gaining
ground steadily in the country, 3d..
263, 900 less revenue FROM whiskey
was received in the last fiscal year
than in the previous year.
Call Oh E. R. Burlington and see the new
arrival of gum boots.
The Horse entries for the Elkton
Fair are very large which will insure